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Swindon, Gloucestershire
Occupational Therapist Maria, specializing in hand therapy, functional rehabilitation, and moving and handling, brings over 15 years of experience to her practice.
Operating in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, and Swindon, Maria has extensive expertise in various conditions, including arthritic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis), hand trauma (fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, burns injuries), and acquired hand/upper-limb conditions (repetitive strain injuries, tennis/golfer's elbow, Dupuytren's, carpal tunnel syndrome).
Maria is committed to enhancing the well-being and functionality of her clients through tailored interventions and rehabilitation strategies.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Hand Therapy, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Fatigue management, Pain management, Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Balance, Self care, Splinting
Swindon, Wiltshire
Sarah is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Swindon, she visits clients across the South-West, including Bristol, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. With over 10 years of experience working in a variety of settings, Sarah has acquired a breadth of knowledge and skill. She is particularly focused on Functional Rehabilitation and Seating & Postural Management for children with conditions such as autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, sensory difficulties, and many more.
Sarah works with children at home or in a school environment, assessing their needs relating to fine and gross motor skills, their ability to act independently and carry out activities of daily living, and sensory challenges. Sarah is used to working in a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating efforts with various professionals to ensure the child is fully support in all areas.
Sarah can offer handwriting assessments and treatment, focusing on the fine motor skills of using a pen or pencil. Sarah has also undertaken training in Makaton, a type of sign language that incorporates speech. This has proven particularly beneficial to children of all ages and with a variety of needs.
Sarah is a professional member of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and regularly undertakes additional qualifications to enhance her skillset.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Berkshire, Bristol, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon
Paediatrics, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation
Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Makaton, Learning disability
Gloucestershire, West and South West of England
Occupational Therapist Tamara is a specialist in functional rehabilitation, focusing on motivational issues, routine planning, daily living skills, community access, learning disabilities, and mental health. Tamara's expertise extends to the West and South West of England, including Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Swindon. She has a proven track record of working with diverse conditions, including Learning Disability, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Personality Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Downs’ Syndrome, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Dementia.
Tamara is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized support, addressing the unique challenges presented by each client. With a focus on enhancing independence and promoting well-being, Tamara's client-centered approach ensures that individuals receive tailored interventions to maximize their potential and improve their quality of life.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Swindon
Functional rehabilitation
Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution, Learning disability, Mental Health
Somerset, West and South West of England
Georgina, an Occupational Therapist, specialises in functional rehabilitation, moving and handling, blue badges/mobility assessment, fatigue management, routine planning, and daily living skills. Residing in West England in Somerset, she extends her expertise to Bristol, Avon, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, and Swindon. Georgina has a wealth of experience working with diverse conditions, including Arthritis, falls, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, non-acute stroke and head injury, amputations, dual diagnosis, joint replacements, fatigue and pain management, age-related deterioration and frailty, Alzheimer's-related dementia's, fractures, car accident sustained injuries, fibromyalgia, anxiety, cognitive decline, autoimmune conditions, and managing social care needs. Georgina's holistic approach and broad experience enable her to provide tailored and effective occupational therapy support, addressing the unique needs of individuals across West England.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Avon, Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, Swindon
Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Planning & execution
Bristol, Bristol
Based in Bristol, Abi is an Occupational Therapist with over 10 years experience in the NHS. Abi has a particular interest in stroke rehabilitation and cancer care, and believes in providing holistic interventions to enable independence and person-centred rehabilitation. Abi is adept at drawing from her experience with stroke, cancer and dementia care in Cardiff and Swansea to provide specialist plans for rehabilitation spaces. This includes how to maximise functional rehabilitation and the use and handling of equipment in the home and/or dedicated therapy area. Abi has helped a range of clients from very young children to the elderly. She also supports and assesses those with conditions such as fatigue, anxiety, pain and posture, TBI, Trauma and orthopaedics after-surgery care, and upper limb . Abi has wide experience from rotations at the Bristol Royal Infirmary with managing intensive care rehabilitation for individuals who benefit from routine planning, daily living skills, gross and fine motor skills, visual perception, balance, coordination, and self care strategies.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Wales, Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bridgend, Cardiff, Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan, Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Swindon
Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, Anxiety management & relaxation, TBI
Bristol, West and South West of England
Heidi is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in Functional Rehabilitation, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural Management, and Moving and Handling. She serves clients across the West and South West of England, including Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. With over a decade of clinical experience in community healthcare settings, Heidi is highly skilled in working with adults of all ages with complex conditions, both in their homes and in care environments.
Qualifying from the University of the West of England in 2012, Heidi is registered with the Health Care and Professions Council and the British Association of Occupational Therapists. She has a strong background in providing equipment and exploring various ways to enhance her clients' independence. Heidi is also experienced in palliative care and end-of-life treatment planning, focusing on functional assessment and personalised goal setting to tailor treatments to individual needs.
Throughout her career, Heidi has upheld a high standard of professional development, engaging in regular supervision, attending conferences, and participating in training sessions to continually advance her skills. As a Senior Community Occupational Therapist, she has also taken on mentoring roles, supporting and guiding other staff and students.
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 1993, Val specialises in housing & equipment and rehabilaition for adults. She is based in Cornwall and will travel across the UK, completing assessments with clients in their own environment. Val is an accredited Best Interests Assessor (BIA), having developed sound knowledge of the legislation to support clients, families and Local Authorities.
Val's experience is in working with adults with a variety of physical and mental health needs, providing equipment and adaptations to homes to promote independence and safe living conditions. This includes completing BIA assessments, where Val requires knowledge of both the Mental Health Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments and applications. She also carries out Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) assessments.
To continue her professional development, Val has completed postgraduate training including courses in counselling and therapeutic listening. She also keeps up to date with the current legislation and policies surrounding her work.
Occupational Therapy
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West and South West of England, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly, Bristol, Plymouth, Salford
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
AMPS, BIA, Therapeutic listening
Counselling, DFG Assessments, Fatigue management, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Dawn is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist based in Truro, Cornwall. She supports both adult and paediatric clients, covering key areas such as Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth, and Newquay. Dawn provides Functional Rehabilitation for clients with a wide range of conditions and injuries, helping them with daily living skills to promote independence.
Dawn has previously worked in Adult Community Mental Health Team, Inpatient Acute Assessment and Discharge, and Inpatient Palliative Care. She draws on her extensive experience working with adults to support clients with self-care tasks, mental health challenges, and to provide suitable equipment to support safety and mobility in the home.
Working with children, Dawn provides expert assessments and interventions in schools, nurseries, and their home environment. She has experience working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Children's Community Therapy, special needs schools, mainstream schools and the community. Dawn utilises the skills she has acquired in her career so far to deliver specialist interventions and support children to reach their full potential.
Dawn also has a particular interest in sensory processing disorders and in March 2021 completed Module 1 of her Sensory Integration training.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall, Devon
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation
Sensory Integration, The Listening Programme
DFG Assessments, Daily living skills, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Self care, Postural management, School Based Therapy/Support, Anxiety management & relaxation
Cornwall, West and South West of England
Occupational Therapist Camila, dedicated and passionate, specializes in pediatrics, particularly in Cornwall. With expertise in hand therapy, neurological, developmental, and genetic conditions, Camila brings valuable experience in working with diverse cases, including acquired injuries, sensory processing difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, cerebral palsy and developmental delay. Having qualified as an OT in 2012, Camila is committed to providing professional and compassionate care to enhance the well-being of her clients.
Occupational Therapy
West and South West of England, Cornwall
Paediatrics
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Pain management, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Sensory integration, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Visual perception, Balance, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Postural management, DMO (Lycra) Splinting, School Based Therapy/Support, Splinting, Sensory attachment intervention, Learning disability
The OT Practice is an independent provider of occupational therapy across the UK. We have an expert team of dedicated and highly skilled OTs covering Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire region. Our specialist team are available to support you, a family member, or client requiring occupational therapy intervention.
Our OTs specialise in all areas of occupational therapy, including Neurological Rehabilitation, Functional Rehabilitation, Paediatrics, Housing & Equipment, and Hand Therapy. Click on the profiles above to meet the therapists covering Swindon and find out more about the areas of OT they specialise in. Alternatively, you can call our friendly Clinical Services Managers who will discuss your needs and match you to the right OT. All of our OTs are registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), have at least five years’ clinical experience, and are members of the appropriate professional bodies.
If you are enquiring about occupational therapy for a child, please visit the OT Practice Kids section of our website or contact the Paediatric team directly.
Our OTs are helping people across Swindon to carry out day-to-day activities by breaking down barriers caused by injury, illness, or aging. You can find out more about how our occupational therapists help common challenges by visiting the links shown below. Alternatively, call us on 0330 024 9910 to discuss your circumstances with a member of the team or use our online price guide to receive an initial idea of costs.
Solutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challenge
Read moreRestoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing age
Read morePlanning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine
Read moreA child’s ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movement
Read moreA child’s ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutlery
Read moreMemory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stress
Read morePractical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seating
Read moreAs we age or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate, leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independence
Read morePurchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old age
Read moreChildren with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sport
Read morePractical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housing
Read moreA child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a desk
Read morePractical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidence
Read moreDifficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bike
Read moreStrategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationships
Read moreAssisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing age
Read moreEquipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.
Read moreAddressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day life
Read moreSmall movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelaces
Read moreAddressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illness
Read moreHome activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidence
Read morePractical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperation
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I have been very impressed with your systems, particularly the progress reports and by the high calibre, expertise and enthusiasm of the therapists I have worked with – they have been exceptional.
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Case Manager
Both myself and my wife were very satisfied with ALL aspects of your therapist's home visit. She was very helpful and forthcoming in her general advice and my situation and doing her best in trying to help ease and solve these personal and home problems. Very well done to her
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